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Saved To Be A Substitute Engagement Ring
Lillian's POV. "What?" Alexander gasped, grabbing the note from me. "That's not what he told me."He glanced over the note and shook his head."He lied to me.""Are you sure he wasn't the sender?" I asked, fear gripping me."I don't know...I fucking let him inside," Alexander sneered, his voice thick with regret."That doesn't mean anything. Did you catch him looking around, or did he get close to any of your properties?" I asked."No, he didn't," Alexander sighed. "I guess I have been tricked. He might have just given the wrong description to confuse me.""Did you just let him go?" I asked, my heart racing."No, I had him followed. I also have some of his details including his picture, to trace him wherever he runs to," Alexander replied, exhaling sharply."Then I guess we've got nothing to worry about," I said, letting out a sigh.I might have read the most awful words ever, but I wasnt going to let it to ruin our plans. We had given enough time to our problems, it was time to enjo
Last Updated : 2024-12-10Saved To Be A Substitute A New Problem
Lillian's POV."I love you," I whispered against his lips before kissing him deeper.I had forgotten for a second that people were around until the attendant cleared her throat. I broke the kiss and turned to her with an apologetic smile."I'm sorry," I apologized."It's nothing. I'm happy for both of you," she replied with a genuine smile. "So, will you be taking the ring or do you still want to check for more?""No, I love this one," I said, smiling broadly. "It's exactly what I want. It's simple, elegant, and exquisite at the same time. It's my style and what I would be comfortable wearing.""I'm glad that you like it. I also see that it fits, so I guess we are settled," she muttered, extending her hand."Yes, thanks," I sighed, removing the ring and handing it over.She kept it back in the box and packaged it."We also want to purchase wedding rings," Alexander said with a wide smile."That's wonderful," the attendant laughed softly. "Let me keep this aside and show you a few mor
Last Updated : 2024-12-11Saved To Be A Substitute Threats
Alexander's POV."What problem?" I asked, my tone icy. When Martin didn't respond immediately, I turned to my wife and said softly, "Stay inside Freckles. Let me check what the issue is." Before she could oppose, I came out of the car. A gasp left my lips when I saw Eva standing in between her obstructive car and mine."What is the meaning of all this?" I growled through clenched teeth."I can't believe that you left me at your mother's house all alone after I got drugged by your supposed rival!" Eva snapped, her voice rising. "You didn't even bother to take care of me. Instead, you rushed back to your party, and today, you went to a jewelry store to satisfy that bitch in your car!" Did just call my Freckles a bitch?"Eva, are you out of your mind?" I asked, my voice thick with anger. "What exactly is wrong with you? Don't tell me you were following us." "Yes, I followed you from a distance," she admitted. "I saw both of you leaving the jewelry store, laughing like nothing happene
Last Updated : 2024-12-13Saved To Be A Substitute Threats 2
Alexander's POV."How can you just demand something like that from me?" I gasped, my voice laced with shock. "What you are even asking is absurd! Why would I divorce my wife to please your spoilt daughter?" I snapped. "You aren't even thinking of my wife's feelings or mine.""Your mother promised that my daughter would marry you!" He spat, his voice thick with anger. "She made us reject good suitors that would have made my daughter happy. She gave my daughter hope that you would be with her. Only for you to insult and degrade her!""I never degraded her!" I argued. "I just gave her a taste of her own medicine. She kept degrading my wife, and I refused to let that continue.""Moreover, I didn't say I was going to marry your daughter. My mother made that promise on her own, and you don't have to blame me because you foolishly went along with it," I argued further, unable to contain the rage within me."Don't you dare talk to me that way!" Mr Smith sneered. "You'll show me some respect!
Last Updated : 2024-12-13Saved To Be A Substitute Retaliation
Alexander's POV.I gritted my teeth, setting the phone aside."He wants a war," I scoffed, anger surging through me. "He thinks he can step all over me, and I won't retaliate, huh?""Does he think that the McQueen family can just be ruined by his stupid and immature tricks!" I sneered.I stayed silent for a while, thinking of my next move, and then an idea struck me. If he was going to play foul, then why should I play fair?I could also play the game, in the most horrible way possible.I grabbed Gwen's phone from the table and checked if her phone recorded calls. To my delight, it did. I had every call with Mr. Smith recorded. I began cropping the unnecessary parts out of the recording and ensured his voice was audible enough that even if he tried to deny it, a voice comparison would suffice. After doing all the necessary editing, I sent the files to my phone. Then, I forwarded them to Martin and instructed him to give blogs with the biggest followings. I knew this would cause a sc
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Saved To Be A Substitute Pleasure
Alexander's POV.I turned off my phone and walked to Lillian. She had already slept off. Smiling, I sat beside her and brushed my fingers through her hair.She didn't sleep well last night because she was so excited about coming to the company today. I tried getting her to sleep when she woke up early, but she didn't."My beautiful Freckles," I said with a soft smile. "No one is going to separate us from each other, okay?""We'll officially get engaged and marry. Anyone that's going to stop that will suffer my wrath," I sneered, lowering my lips to her forehead.I kissed her gently. I watched her sleep peacefully, completely abandoning my work. I didn't care about it at that moment.Eventually, I had to finish my work and do some things with Gwen. By the time Lillian woke up, it was already evening. Most of the employees had left except those who were working overtime. "What time is it?" she asked, yawning between her words. "It's late already," I replied with a gentle smile. "You m
Last Updated : 2024-12-14Saved To Be A Substitute Expectations
Alessandro's POV. "How do you mean?" Lillian asked, her voice tinged with concern. "Let's head to the parking lot, I'll tell you everything once we're in the car," I replied, letting out a sigh."Alright," she nodded, walking to the couch to grab her bag. "Let's go," she muttered, extending her hand. I nodded and grabbed my belongings before putting my hand in hers.As we reached the parking lot and entered the car, I began narrating everything that happened earlier. She looked utterly shocked. "Is that man in his right mind?" Lillian snapped, her eyes wide. "Why would he make such an insane request for his crazy daughter? Why do some of these rich people act like this?""I was shocked when he made such demands as well, but like I said, I retaliated. However, I think I went...too far...""No, you didn't," Lillian retorted. "You did the right thing. He was trying to sabotage you, and you just turned the tables on him. That's the least he deserves for attempting to ruin you just to
Last Updated : 2024-12-15Saved To Be A Substitute Kidnapper
Alexander's POV."What is he doing here?" my father sneered, his voice thick with anger. "I don't want him anywhere near my gate. Tell him that no one in this house is interested in seeing him. If he doesn't leave, we'll call the cops.""Alright sir," the maid nodded, prepared to carry out his command. "Tell him he has five minutes to leave this vicinity, nothing more. If he doesn't want another scandal, he better leave," he added sharply. The maid gave another nod and exited the dining room. "We have nothing to do with their family anymore," my father spat, his anger palpable. "I want us to cut ties with them completely. It's a drastic decision, but it's for the best.""Thank you, Dad," I replied, feeling a sense of relief. "There's no need to thank me. I'm your father, and I'm supposed to protect you," he said, his tone softening with affection. "I'm sorry for not being around when the harassment began." "Yeah, it's okay," I replied, flashing a small smile.I was used to his ab
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Saved To Be A Substitute The Twins
Lillian's POV.A month later. “How many times are you going to watch that?” Alexander laughed, sitting beside me. “As many times as possible,” I replied, bursting into laughter. I was watching a video of Jessica and her mother confessing everything they had done before disappearing. That was what they had to do, so Alexander wouldn't press charges against them. They knew they had no chance against especially since, Dad, as I called him now, wouldn't be able to help them. Dad had divorced Gianna, and left her with nothing, while he just left a bit of money for Jessica and disowned her. Since he found out that I was his real daughter, he had been more than sweet to me and our relationship had gotten so much better with time. Meanwhile Mrs. McQueen, though kept at arms length, has been so supportive through this pregnancy. She would call me sometimes and give me some tips on how to eat right and stay healthy. Her husband was also remorseful about his harsh judgment but was too bu
Saved To Be A Substitute Defeated
Author's POV. Days later, Jessica went to the same hospital that she had been going to for her check up. As she stepped into the building, she touched her face and winced a little in pain. “Fuck,” She cursed. She walked over to an office and slipped in without knocking. In a few hours, she slipped out as if nothing had happened. She touched her face again and there was no pain anymore. This discovery made a smile appear on her lips. As she headed to the parking lot, she pulled out her phone to call her mother. “Hello?” Sha muttered as her mother answered. “How was it?” Her mother asked. “Ma, everything went well,” Jessica smiled, getting into her car. “Are you sure? Is there any pain left? Do you want to go abroad again?’ Mrs Sinclair inquired, her voice tinged with worry.“Ma, I'm trying to get Alexander back and returning to Singapore isn't something I want to do. Why do you give the worse ideas?” Jessica gritted, closing her car door and turning on the engine. “I just gave
Saved To Be A Substitute A Plan
Author's POV. Lillian lifted her head from the sink and looked, really looked at Mrs McQueen. She could not understand how a loving gentleman like Alexander had been born by such a bitter mother."What? Why are you staring at me like that?" Mrs McQueen snarled, hands perched on her waist. "I don't know if you know this but Alexander really loves you. He respects you too as his mother but I don't think you love or respect anyone but yourself. You are trying to ruin his happiness with your own hands," Lillian said. "What happiness? Do you think life with someone like you is happiness? Alexander will be miserable if he gets married to you and he will regret choosing you over me," Mrs McQueen accused. Lillian leaned against the wall, suddenly realizing what the matter was all along."You are jealous. That's it, right? You don't even care about Jessica, not really. You are jealous of how much Alexander loves me and you get afraid everytime he considers my feelings before your own." Lil
Saved To Be A Substitute Abortion
Lillian's POV. "Baby, you are glowing," Alexander pointed out breathlessly, bending his head to run his tongue across my chest. He licked the chocolate stain, licking his way to a nipple and curled his tongue around it.My hands went high above my head, and he tossed the empty chocolate wrapper behind him, holding my hands in place. I arched my back, moaning when he sucked on me lavishly."Alex. . .the bed. . .I can't. . ." Even with him holding me up, my knees were beginning to shake. "I got you," he whispered, his hot breath sending chills all over me. He started walking backwards with me attached to him, scattering kisses all over my neck.When he got to the bed, he sat on it, lifting me and placed me across his hips. He didn't break concentration, continuing to tease me while dragging the rest of the teddy down to my waist."My baby is going to have a baby," he said, drawing the leftover chocolate on my chest down to my stomach. "When I think of your belly round with my baby,
Saved To Be A Substitute Just Chocolates
Lillian's POV. In the taxi, I was still thinking about my near encounter with Jessica. She wouldn't know why I was in the hospital but I didn't want her suspecting anything. Too much was at stake for me to be careless."We are here, Miss," the driver informed me and I alighted his taxi after paying him on the app. I sent a text to Alexander to let him know I was home and stretched out on the couch in the living room. Doctor Malcolm said stretching was good for me anyways. He also told me to exercise more and eat more healthy.Alexander called instead of texting back and I was already smiling even before I heard his voice."Hello, darling. How did your appointment go?""It was okay. You really didn't have to call, Alex. I know you are very busy." Yet I was smiling so hard my cheeks were hurting."Don't say that. I can never too busy for my freckles. Have you had something to eat? If not, you can ask the chef to make you something."I glanced at the meal plan chart Doctor Malcolm had
Saved To Be A Substitute Happiness At Last
Lillian's POV. Doctor Malcolm was explaining all the things I had to start doing as am expectant mother when Alexander came into the room. He had been excited when he left the room before but now, he wasn't."Why was the lawyer calling, Alex?" I inquired. He suddenly remembered he was not alone in the room, forcing himself to smile. But I knew him well enough to know that it was not a real smile."It's good news actually but I'll tell you in the car. Let's finish up with Doctor Malcolm first," Alexander replied, keeping me in suspense. "Okay. Sit down then." I still kept my eyes on him, unable to relax when I knew he was hiding something from me."So, Doctor, how soon can she get registered for antenatal classes?" Alex asked and the good doctor laughed at his eagerness."You both just found out that you are expecting a child. Don't be in a hurry to get her registered for anything, Mr McQueen. For today, just go home and have a talk with each other, celebrate. . . you do want this c
Saved To Be A Substitute Snares Of Death
Author's POV. Same Night, Prison Dustin wasn't very popular in jail except for getting bullied, but after his argument with the basketball players, everyone chose to ignore him. He summed it up as them being jealous of him."Dustin, you have a visitor," the warden said, looking down his nose at him. Dustin already knew it was his lawyer and his hope was alive again. He was updated on the official date of his court hearing and reminded to be of good behavior despite being brutalized by inmates. Either his lawyer didn't like him or was scared of him because he refused to look him in the eye when speaking."I'll behave, anything to get me out of this rotten hole. As long as you promise me that I will get out as soon as possible.""The odds are in our favour, Dustin and I haven't lost any case in all my years of being a defense attorney. Just keep your slate clean for the next fifteen days and you have nothing to worry about.""Time up," the warden announced and the lawyer packed up h
Saved To Be A Substitute Poisoned
Author's POV. After throwing up, Lillian felt more better but her vision was so blurry that the walls looked like they were spinning. She tried to stand and missed a step but fell into Alexander's arms."Jesus, Lillian!" He exclaimed, holding on to her tightly. "You are burning up. Come on, let's rinse your mouth."He flushed the toilet first and led her to the sink. She cupped her hands under the running water, rinsed out her mouth and washed her face. She regained some strength and could stand on her own without his help."Baby, you scared the shit out of me. Are you okay now? Do you need anything?""I need. . .I need to sit down." Her legs were weak and she didn't know how long she could keep standing. Without asking, Alexander lifted her off the ground and carried out of the bathroom.She rubbed her face on his shirt, feeling a lot better just from being close to the man she was in love with. He laid her down on the bed, watching over her closely."You are sweating. You need to
Saved To Be A Substitute Symptoms
Author's POV. Jessica slammed her door behind her so loud the house shook. She ran to her desk and pushed everything off, anger welling up within her.She flung a notebook at the wall, searching for a way to get rid of her anger."It's not fair, it's not fair, it's not fair," she kept repeating, tearing her room apart until something gave way within her. Anger turned into sadness, disappointment turned to despair and she fell on her knees, shedding tears into her hands."That used to be me. I used to be the only one Alexander had eyes for. Now. . .no, I can't let Lillian steal everything I have built alongside Alexander all this while."She crawled about on her knees, searching for her phone in the scattered room. She found it at the foot of her bed, hidden by the broken table lamp. She dialed a number and sat on her heels, waiting for the other person to come to the phone.The call connected and the person at the other side did not sound very happy."What is it, Jessica? I'm busy,
